Window Solutions to Balance Natural Light and Reduce Glare

Everyone loves natural light – it brightens up any room in your Newport News home and makes you feel good. Unfortunately, a little too much sunlight can quickly become glare. Annoying to say the least, glare makes it tougher to read a book, work on your computer, or watch TV. This often leads to headaches and eye strain, which may become severe. In order to make your home as enjoyable as possible, it’s important to make sure you’re taking the right steps to prevent excessive glare.

In many cases, high-quality windows – like those from Mr. Rogers Windows – can help reduce glare significantly. If replacement windows aren’t in the budget for you right now, here are a few steps you can take to protect your home and your health from the negative effects of glare.

Window Tints: Applying tinted window films is one of the simpler ways to prevent excess glare in your home. You’re likely familiar with window tints for cars, but homes can benefit from them too. In addition to preventing glare, a high-quality window film will also reduce UV exposure and add more privacy to any space.

Drapes, Shades, and Curtains: Another cost-effective way to prevent glare is by investing in drapes or shades. You can find a wide range of window coverings at most department stores. Better yet, a new set of curtains can give your space a revitalized look!

Lighter Room Color: While light-colored walls can make a room seem brighter, they’re better at reducing the harmful effects of glare than darker colors. The contrast between sunlight and dark paint colors can make glare feel even more significant.

Awnings and Shutters: If you’ve got a bigger budget to play with but still aren’t quite ready to invest in replacement windows, installing awnings and shutters can be an elegant way to make your home more resistant to glare. Available in a wide range of styles, awnings and shutters add style and curb appeal to your home.

Of course, if you’d like to take the next step in preventing glare and install new replacement windows, we’re happy to help! Each of our glass options is superior at blocking UV rays, which will help to reduce glare. If glare is a particular concern for you, our design consultants will be happy to help you create new windows with that in mind.

Get in touch with us today to take your Newport News home to the next level!